How will installing audio video equipment change with the addition of 5G?

In recent years, the idea of upgrading to a smart home has exponentially increased because of multiple advances in technology. You’ve probably heard a lot of stories in the news about 5G technology and how it will be integrated with a variety of audio/video equipment we already use and will likely use in the near future. If you have questions about what it all means, that’s perfectly okay. We’re going to do a bit of the legwork for you by briefly explaining what 5G is and how it will change certain elements of installation and equipment.

What Exactly is 5G Technology?

The easiest thing to learn about 5G technology is what the “G” stands for – generation. This means that it’s the 5th generation of this particular technology and indicates advancements in speed, connectivity, latency, and reliability of wireless devices. Whereas past generations have seen us go from talking (1G) and messaging (2G) to broad data and internet (3G) and faster aspects of all aforementioned capabilities (4G), a true breakthrough has been made with 5G. To put things in tangible terms, this new technology is 150 times faster than 4G. Not only does this have the potential to be a game-changer, it’s a sure thing at this point.

How Will Homeowners Benefit from 5G?

With the speed and frequency in which consumers adopt advancing technologies, we can expect 5G to become commonplace through various households and businesses in a relatively short period of time. The benefits will be far-reaching in what we’re able to accomplish and implement. Downloads will take a fraction of the time due to increased speeds. True virtual reality – think feeling bumps on a road when sitting in a special chair and playing a racing game – will be accomplished due to low latency, which is the delay felt by the processing of massive data numbers. Drones will have more precise control while sending back hi-def video. When used with your home’s central control hub, the response times and capabilities of your smart home technologies will be nearly limitless.

What Benefits Will Companies See?

Any company that uses audio/video equipment as part of their daily routine will see definite advancements once 5G has been implemented. The much faster speed will affect everything from cloud connectivity to improved video conferencing. Collaborating with other businesses and clients from halfway across the planet will almost seem like they’re communicating from the next room. Instant facial recognition for security requirements would be easy to achieve, as would recognizing a worker via a piece of wearable tech or even their smart phone. Businesses that want to utilize self-driving cars as part of their workforce would see more reliable technology, too. Even small companies will be able to compete more effectively with the use of 5G.

How Will Equipment Installation Change?

The biggest installation change that we’re likely to see for both households and businesses will be an increase in frequency. Creating a smart home or even a smart business will be much easier due to the advancements of 5G, which means more people are likely to jump onboard. Once it’s been demonstrated that Alexa can operate multiple household items through the cloud with faster download speeds and that superior video conferencing is possible throughout the world, people are much more likely to install new devices and technology. In fact, those who delay an installation will immediately be a step behind once 5G technology is commonplace.

Contact Simplified AV for Audio/Video Equipment Installation

The professional audio/video equipment installers and experts at Simplified AV offer 24-7 365-support that puts us above all of our competitors. Our team will assist you with smart home installation, audio/visual installation, and anything else that’s needed to improve the way your household functions. If you have any questions about 5G technology or any other aspect of home automation, reach out to us at (813) 235-8497 to schedule a no-cost consultation.